Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

ICnrmijJLinkncf. * LETTER from AEGESTA. Augusta City, April 8, 1850. Dear Doctor : —ln my last I promised to give you an ac iunt of our foundries and machine shops now in operation, s well as of those to go into operation during the year. The rgest of these is the one owned by Messrs. Talliafero & Tor- Jt, at which castings of various descriptions and patterns are trued out daily in large quantities. They find it impossible j fill their numerous orders as soon as their customers wish, he next is the Eagle Foundry of Messrs. Neeson & Silkey, t w Inch a large business is done in the way of casting rail oad wheels, water wheels, &c. The Georgia Rail Road Cos. have large and extensive shops >r the manufacture of various kinds of machinery appertain ig to locomotives; also, a shop for the manufacture of passen er and freight cars. A large amount of work is done at those hops for the State Road. They employ numerous hands in ts different departments, and two steam engines of 20 horse tower, each. Messrs. Poe & Cos. are building a large ma chine shop, upon the Augusta Canal, in connexion with a oundry, for the manufacture of Power Looms and other kinds >f machinery, for cotton and woolen factories. Our city is •apidly filling up with mechanics, artizans and enterprising nen from various sections of the northern part of our Un on. U AII Fools’ Day” passed off without any remarkable oc currence. Sundry gentlemen were seen to pick up various Pocket-Books, which (not altogether by accident) had been left or dropped upon the side walks, the opening of which, opened their eyes, for lo and behold they found themselves u orse fooled thad the man who cut off his dog’s tail close behind his ears. One would suppose by the notes, letters, papers, &c. scattered about the side walks, that old Santa Claus or some other charitable spirit had come to town. rhe result of the election for delegates to Nashville, was, for Messrs. Schley and Gartrell 116 votes, each. You will perceive that the majority of the citizens of Augusta are de cidedly opposed to the meeting. We go for the Union, as it is, and are satisfied with the provisions contained in the Con stitution, for the preservation of our rights and peculiar in stitutions; when Congress tr.amples upon those rights the peo ple ol Augusta will not be the Last to resist them. For a few northern fanatics and southern hot-lioads to talk of or expect disunion, is perfectly absurd and ridiculous. God grant that they nor we 11103’ ever live to see the breaking up of this great constitutional and representative Government. llie Bridge question still agitates the people of our city.— On Saturday night last the Mechanics’ candidate made a grand demonstration in our streets. Preparations had been going on since Friday morning, in the way of painting ban ners, making torches and procuring volunteers to support the [banners and carry torches. At 9p. m. the procession form ed, or rather conglomerated together in the upper part of the city. At the signal, they moved forward, with B. M. Du val, alias “‘old Bulger,’’ at their head, down Broad street, with flaming torches and banners flying, with sundry inscrip tions, such as, for Ist ward, a steamboat, with words B. M. Duval, for Mayor. 2d ward, B. Al, Duval, the “people’s candidate. (lo it Bulger. 3d ward, with Locomotive at top, clear the track , Bulger's coming. 4th ward, a bridge at top, “Gait B'hoys for Bulger .” The procession march ed or trudged the whole length of Broad street and back, with a band of music at their head or tail, I could not tell which. ‘I hey were then dismissed, with the thanks of old Bulger and his comrades and an invitation to take a drink, which, under the circumstances, they could not object to, con sidering the amount of dust in their throats and noses. It is needless to say that they took their share of the whiskey and rent the air with shouts for Duval, the people's candidate.— Thus ended one of the greatest farces we have seen for many a day. We luive no amusements to notice this week, except per haps a dancing school, where the young go it nightly on the light antastic toe. 1 The Presbyterian and Episcopal societies have determined t? build anew church, eaeh, in the upper ward of our city, they assert that the ward coutmnw a lot of heathen* ’his is a great and glorious country with saints and heathens, de by side. Respectfully, yours, RICHMOND. N. B.—l have delayed this letter one day to give you the •suit of the election, which is as follows : For Mayor, Thos. f. Miller, Esq. Members Council, Ist ward, Jno. Foster, • H. Crump, Uriah Slack; 2d ward, A. Hatch, W. 11. Tutt, V. H. Mahary; 3d ward, R. H. May, B. Conly, W. M. lowland; 4th ward, J;is. Harper, Dr. \Y in. Dearing, and ohn Robertson. LETTER from ALBA.TY. Albany, April 8, 1850. Dear D->ctor :—Our little village is in some excitement at his time, in consequence of a murder that was committed ere on last Saturday night. (1 say murder) Ido not know uit it was a murder—but a man bv the name of Woodall illed a man by the name of Smalkn. Smallen was an Irish man, had been living here several years and was well thought if by every one. Woodall is now’ undergoing investigation •O-fofe justice Lunday aud Odam. On last Tuesday w r e had an election for delegates to the se ond epistle of the celebrated Hartford Convention. At this -rccinct where we usually poll 300 votes there were only 54 oiled, 27 for the delegates and 26 for “no Convention—no isunion.’’ “ The Patriot ” tries to account for the small ote because there was no opposition to the pretended nomi ated delegates, but it is all stuff. The people care nothing for ie Convention. Some look upon it as an attempt to dissolve ie Union. I heard a strong Democrat say that the proposed Convention was treasonable, and Whigs think, (to some ex ent,) the same thing. “ Col. Philo''’ sat by and took a very accurate account of who voted” and Ignv he voted, and looked as though he was esolving in his mind whether the “Convention” would be popular, and whether he could ride into Congress by’ figur ng so smartly in the meeting at Milledgeville of the members f the Legislature from this district. You will recollect tliat e worked hard to get Benning nominated for the Convention, o that he (Benning) would be out of the way for a nomina ion for Congress. It is thought, or wilfully reported,that Judge Vellborn will not be a candidate again. “Philo's” dreams re, I suppose, any thing but pleasant. He questions his own bility, but thinks u avail-J-bility” will secure his nomination. God save us from such an avalanche" —and let us “ stand rom under it.” YVe have several “He Nics” lately, and the “ymtngones” njoy themselves finely. I presume you have seen that S. 7. Boughton, junior Editor of the Patriot, will soon preside ver the columns of the “Georgian.” Dr. Hook, a “reform ;t,” has been preaching here and is highly esteemed by all. would write you something about the “Gossip” of the town, ut have not the time. I assure you we have a “cart load” fit here. Ixd any one speak of going to such and such a lace, and “old Mrs. Busybody” will have plenty to say about , particularly if the individual who thought of leaving the illage should happen not to go. “ Old Joe” gave a very trge party at the Academy a few evenings since, and had le pleasure of lacing a Lady’s boot. More, anon. SOUTIIYY’EST. LETTER from MARIETTA. Marietta, Ala., April 8,185 ft. Friend Andrews :—Allow me to congratulate you upon ie very’ handsome appearance of the “ Georgia Citizen,” Inch you liavc had the kindness to send me. It inustcom icnd itself to the favorable consideration of a large list of atrons. Divested of all party bias, it will be sought after as reliable chronicler of political and other events of deep in vest to the people. Owing no allegiance to party , you can (Ford to be, what you ever have been, a fearless expounder f political error and party trickery. The position of your mrnal, in this respect, cannot fail to be appreciated. The Superior Court being in session, our village presents n unusually lively appearance. Litigants faom all parts of ie county', are in attendance, some desirous of obtaining j us ee, and others hoping to avoid it. Among the criminal cases, hat of the State vs. J. Harris, for the murder of a Mr. Parks, as just terminated in the jury’s rendering a verdict of “vol ntary manslaughter.” The family of the -criminal are of cry respectable standing, and the sympathies of the continu ity are with them in this bereavement. Here a moral, might, fin el©m &i a en mi, and should be drawn, as an admonition to too indulgent pa rents in future. Young 1 lat ris, from his earliest infancy up to the present moment, has been the pet and spoiled child of his mother. Surrounded with every comfort that opulence could command, he has been reared in luxurious ease, untutored to any useful occupation, and unrestrained in those pernicious propensities, .which inevitably result from a life of idleness.— Poor youth! were he to trace back, step by step, the few eventful years of an ill-spent life, and ponder well the influences that have led to the commission of first one and then another error, with what bitter anguish would the conviction force it self upon him, that the misdirected indulgence of a kind, but inconsiderate mother, was the foundation of all his faults. Y\ hen his youthful step first swerved from the strict line of duty and propriety, had that mother put forth a guiding hand, nerved by a well-directed and stern solicitude for his future happiness and respectability, how easy had it been to have led the wanderer back to virtue. As the perpetual washing of the stream wears away the mountain's base, and leaves a fear ful chasm where once the traveller trod ; so the youth, unad monished by a parent's wisdom, and unsubdued by parental authority, glides smoothly on, at first, in the course of error ; and as he flows on, gradually gathering head and speed, as fresh rivulets of vice pour in upon him, the kindlier and purer emotions of his heart are hurled back in eddy w'aters, while the turbulent stream of passion and wickedness rushes madly toward an intermineable gulf of wretchedness and despair. Oh ! how much have those to answer for who, knowing the destruction to which it leads, hesitated to turn the current from its course of folly. But enough of moralising—it is but a thankless task at best, and he who abjures it, is least likely to offend popular preju dices. I find it difficult to steer between two extremes. Some ill natured persons, grave and reverend signors, of solemn exte rior and gloomy imagination, have perverted my little pleasan tries upon the “ chicken trude,” in a previous number of your journal, into a serious detraction from the dignity of this beautiful town. The Lord be merciful to such fault-finders! and endow them with a ray of sunshine to dispel the gloom which, like the veil of night, obstructs their mental vision.— They are to be pitied. The babbling of the fountain must be to them a funeral knell, and the sporting of its waters, a wak ing of the dead! No one can hold in higher esteem the rep utation of Marietta, than I do ; and no one would be more loth to disparage its commercial importance. And lam hap py in the belief that my pleasantries were not misinterpreted by other than a few “ dark, gloomy aud peculiar” minds. It would ill become me to sound its praise, who am identified with it. That has been done by those who had no selfish mo tives to subserve. I should like to give you a brief synopsis of the present ments of the Grand Jury of this county, but am debarred that pleasure from not having heard them. They have been much commended by’ those who were present at the reading. You will see them in tile papers, however. May I be permitted to hope that you will honor our town with a visit this summer, when you shall judge of its beauties, its business facilities, and its hospitalities, for yourself. I am much mistaken if you do not find it both to your pleasure and profit, to gladden with the light of your counteance our sum mer circles. Aou will find us snugly ensconscd in a beauti ful valley, with the giant Ivenesaw and his lesser brother ski tiding sentinels over us. From his summit, of a clear day, y'ou shall trace, far distant in the blue expanse, the mountain ridges of our sister Tennessee, while in an opposite direction, the Stone Mountain and its lofty tower, with intervening val leys and running streams are spread before you a magnificent panorama of the handiwork of Nature. You are an admi rer of these things—come and see us; and rest assured yon shall not “ go away dissatisfied.” Yours, Ac. KENNES A W. Loiter from au Occasional Correspondent. Columbus, Ga., A] nil 6, 1850. Mr. Editor: —l see by the first number of your new pa per, “ Tne Georgia Citizen,” that you have been made ac quainted with some of the passing events in Columbus. J )r. i West is gone. He has been turned out of the pulpits by, 1 believe, the Methodist, Presbyterian and BnjXW durTwoi. . Tboy ojwii’ ow n, tiu* .•* ...... r* the tender mercies of the Press. The Press, the “ Times” and ‘'Senti nel,” passed him to the commiseration of the People : hav ing passed a very trying ordeal—a scathing “Inquisition,” he was set a drift on the world. But what was the cause ? In the first place, the godly man became ungodly. He hated cold water; and carried, moreover, on his .head from Macon, the sin of having there abused Catholics in general, and Father Mathew in particu lar. lam sure you and every liberal citizen will be glad to learn, that this misdeed was censured tuid put on the “ cat alogue of sins,” in Columbus. But would you—could you believe it ? Scarcely bad the noise of Dr. YY'est's eloquence lost its reverberation from the aforesaid Pulpits, and the censures of the Parsons moaned like an expiring echo—when another “ Tartar” came along— a striker named Rev. J. Castleton. He applied for a job, aud was employed in the Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches, where he beat the “drum Ecclesiastic'—to the old tune—a furious charge 011 Popery! Printed placards announced from street corners aud sign l>osts--the performance of the coming evening—persecution by Catholics in Hungary, Ac., Ac. As if ashamed, or fear ing a just rebuke, to offer such bug-bear notices to an Editor who has so lately exposed Dr. YY'est, and whom I believe to be incapable of iiwulting Catholics through ‘his Press, —tlie an nouncement, published in the “ Sentinel,” smoothly reads : •‘The Rev.J. Castleton will lecture in the Baptist church; in this city, on this (Tuesday) evening, at the usual hour for divine service.” You observe—lie gets “the usual hour for divine service” —not for the object of preaching the Gospel—they who can swallow such ranting “ for divine service,” must have wide throats and big stomachs : Nay—they might coolly swallow both the “ gnat”—Dr. YY'est—whom they “strained out,” and the “camel”—Rev. J. Castleton, whom they let down with open mouths—with the hump of Popery on his “back. If they have no griping of conscience, after such a sickening dose—this foul tirade—they would seem hard cases—sorry Christians! To render the mockery “for divine service” still more hypocritical—a Rev. Parson, with uplifted eyes—re commends the preacher and his theme to heaven, by prayer ! Comment is needless. I do not inflict on yourself or your readers, a review of the slang—the long-metre cant so profusely vented. It was a regular goat shearing—great noise and no wool. To “raise the wind,” and gather a crowd, he said in the Methodist church, to an audience, ominously thin, that he would make their knees knock the following night in the Bflptftt elmreh, at the awful disclosures about Catholicity! This announcement, enlisted my sympathies in favor of a bow-legged friend, who was about to consult our distinguished surgeons—Doctors YY’ildman and Craig. 1 advised him to go and hear the Preacher, and have his legs straightened, by the new operation of knee-knocking; assuring him, that when his bows would bend, they would stand as straight as pipe shanks, and would not warp; for it is written in the old Testament: “ his bones are like pipes of brass,” and again : “their bones shall spring up out of their place.” You see 1 have g<K)d authority’ for the advice: And to make it better, the Proverb (17 c. 22) assures us that—“a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.” And why not therefore a long-faecd lugubri ous parson be u mighty in word and work,” and dry up elon gated sinews to a regular stretch, and bring wide-spread knees together? The Parson himself, a man of full, faith and fel lowship, in the separated churches, announced the fact! Doubtless he was under a fit of inspiration at the moment, and could not resist the inward working of the spirit: he could not but speak the things lie had heard. “ Prophesy con cerning these bones ; and say to them : “ye dry boms hear the word of the Lord. “and I prophesied as he had com manded ine : and as I prophesied there was a noise, and be hold a commotion : and the bones came together.” Ezech iel 37, 4-7. Little wonder then, that the parson, wrapt in the Lord, like Kzecliiel, should prophesy of the coming “ noise,” “ commotion” of bones, and knee, knocking ? Notwithstanding I wished to serve my friend—by some mis hap the miracle announced—the knee knocking—was not vi sible ; though for ought I know—the knees of the devout may have silently knocked, like muffled drum-sticks for perchance, owing to the atmosphere of our society—the electric shock as yet unelieitod, may lie deadened in the- wires —an easy, good matured, charitable audience, that could not be Ignited by an ti-catholic, anti-Christian flame. At all events, the Prophet failed : He said, but did not, because he could not. Poor “Ba laam” went forth to “curse” Catholics, but could not make an “Ass” of his audience—to “ carry” out his unholy designs —to fulfill his prophecy—to knee-knock at his bidding. Even iny bow-legged friend returned in the dumps! . And what, Mr. Editor, can be the motive of all this ful some tirade ? To teach the “ horrors of Popery ?” Impos sible : sueli an avowed object is an insult to more than Cath olics. And first of all—to the intelligence of the liberally ed ucated citizens of Columbus, who ought not to h% ignorant of the Religion of their Catholic Neighbors: It is an insult to the Protestant Pastors, who would seem either grossly ig norant of what tlie Catholic Religion is, or criminal in allow ing a travelling Agent—whether he be a Delony, a West or a Castleton —to toll their congregations what it is not. It is an implied insult likewise to the Catholic Priest of Columbus, who would not tell the world what Catholicity is in reality, but right craftily conceals his doctrine, to the great injury of souls, and the liberty of our free Institutions! Now I can answer for two of these three counts: The ed ucated and liberal portion of our citizens need not wait for an itinerant inalignor to remove their ignorance and give them his idea of their Catholic neighbors and the tendency of their creed. And the Catholic Priest is generally in town : lie is of age, and can speak for himself and bis flock : lie is a true Teacher, and teacheth the way of God in truth, and caretli not for any man : lie knows and teaches all of Catho licity ; and though be knows too, all about Protestanisin, yet he does not intrude on the right of the Parsons to teach their own doctrine. He would moreover, in all candor and simplicity, remind them of the propriety and the duty of leaving to him, the inalienable right, of giving to them that asketh, an account of the faith that is in him. Is this right or is it wrong ? To you, Mr. Editor, and to your impartial readers, I leave the answer. Even tlie itinerant Preacher or the local Pastors of Columbus, can consult the Priest: they will be received with courtesy, and will soon discover, if such be their object, that he does not hide his light under a bush el ; and that he is not a teacher, but the reprover of lies. It is not his way of preaching the Gospel of his Saviour, to in vite passing Priests to “do dirty work'' —to denounce his Protestant neighbors. Look to the conduct of those who honored his church with a visit: Witness the great and good Bishop of Charleston, Rt. Rev. Dr. Reynolds ; witness his worthy Vicar—Very Rev. J. Barry, of Augusta: wit ness Father Mathew : compare these with itinerant drivellers, who come to scatter their cockle—who sow the whirlwind, and leave behind them discord and ill-will. But “ Compari sons are odious.” It is said, that “ coming events east their shadows before them.” A man of the name Leahy, has been lately playing off his fantastic tricks before high heaven,” in St. Louis, ex hibiting himself in Monk’s dress. This is the latest inven tion for teaching the “ horrors of Popery.” The city was barely saved from much strife and bloodshed : the Press de nounced him. He may come this way en route. If so, ho will out beat Delony with his picture daub of the Pope, Car dinals, Bishops, Priests, Ac., Ac, YY'est, with his bottle, and Castleton with his knee knocking, the newest invention still ? It is hard, 110 doubt, to excel these worthies—these brother loving men, and their ingenious and saintly devices , but it will be done : this is the age of improvement, progress, inven tion. Leahy will drive (in his Monk’s dress) the “ great dragon,” of the Apocalypse, by the tail : he will drag the old “ Harlot,” the Scarlet Lady,” by the forelocks; and he will punch with a long hickory the “ man of sin,” the Pope, with “ seven heads and ten horns,” before him to cliureh! YY'lien the doors are opened, and the prayer over, you may hear, Mr. Editor, again—from— COLT MBA N US. EXTRACT from it private LETTER. Columbus, Ga., April 4th, 1850. Dr. L. F. YY'. Andrews : My dear Sir —l was absent from the city, when your valuable “Citizen” made its advent in our midst. Your friends and tlie public generally were highly delighted witli the paper. * * * * ***** I was proud to make acquaintance with this Georgia C it- \ izen. He lias, in his very aspect, a high, noble, independ ent bearing, that won my affection, and proclaimed, in a voice not to be mistaken, that tlie rights and privileges of tlie j | great masses would henceforth, in his sturdy arm, find aval- j i iant defender. Such a press purifies public morals; puts un -1 der the ban, political corruption; covers, with shame, pseudo ’ aristocracy, and extends to struggling merit a helping hand. | If U t. I■l I- I 0- nmoiljr the : : people, and thus makes itself the only solid snpport of a free costitutinnal government. Capacity and Independence in a 1 public journalist merit success; generosity and intelligence have never failed to award it. In all candor, in my opin ion, the “Georgia Citizen” possesses the two former, and must obtain the latter. To-day, those about here, who have long usurped authori ty to issue orders to their sycophantic, subservient followers, ; wear visages elongated into a wiry snappishness. This has 1 been caused by the announcement of the result of a quasi ; election for Delegates to a Nashville Convention. The state 1 i of the polls (98 against, and 113 for the Convention,) you , 1 will have learned before this reaches you. The ballot-box ; was a ‘ beggarly aqcount of empty” ballots. The “Junto” who issue orders, have now before their eves incontroverti ble proof, that this is a land of liberty, and that the people, within the pale of the law, dare do as they’ please. I have high hopes for the success of your new paper. To the extent of my power, will 1 labor to promote its interests, j by all proper means and on all proper occasions. I was glad you opened for the Union, because its support lias in me be come a passion, or sentiment. lam one of ihose who believe j that when this Union shall be dissolved, its equal cannot ; again be constructed, out of old or new materials. Nearly every paper I have seen greets the Citizen ill no ordinary terms of praise. Taken altogether, it provesan ac knowledgment of your ability, which must be grateful to your feelings. Were #to give you a word of advice, I would say, stick closely to the Cash system in the way of snbscri- j bers. ’Tis the only reliable plan for an independent Editor. ‘ Demand the quid for the quo, though you thereby attain a large circulation a little less rapidly'. I herein enclose you my mite. It is all I can do, and it is done freely. Put me down as a lifetime subscriber to your sheet. YVith great respect, I am yours, truly, AMICUS. FROM A LADY. Columbus, April 4th, 1850. Dr. Andrews :—I was much pleased at receiving a num ber of your new and interesting paper, “The Georgia Citi zen,” aud now write you my thanks for sending it, and en- ‘ close two dollars and fifty’-cents for a years subscription.— ; Your second number is published to-day, (I am rather late in writing,) but hope yon will have the kindness to send me a copy. Hope you will always give ns some nice stories. Your re cipes I like much. Yours respectfully, __ M. D. S. Incidents of the Sentence of I)r. Webster. From the Boston Journal, April 1. Tlie demeanor of Professor Webster while waiting in one of the rooms of the court house the time assigned for the sen- t tanee, was that of a man duly impressed with the solemn eer- j einony’ about to be enacted, lie passed to tlie winder. •; the room, and looking up to the sun, remarked tliat in the day , of our prosperity we hardly realized the nature of our sins ; that his sins had been many, and that bis trust was in the merciful God. lie was glad that be liad not been cut off’ in the midst of sins, and that time for repentance had been granted to him. He had nearly done with this world, and for his own fate lie was prepared, except when he thought of his family. Here his fortitude forsook him and lie exclaimed, “YY'hat will become of them !” 111 coining down to the court room, lie was seized with a trembling of the limbs, and the officer was obliged to support him. From the Boston Mail, April 2. “ In the days of our prosperity we hardly realize the na ture of our sins, or their magnitude. My sins have ma ny ; but I trust in a merciful God. I am nearly done with this world, and shall prepare myself for the fate that awaits me. But my family, what will become of them !” Such was the language and exclamation of Prof. John W. YY’ebster, on Monday morning, as he stood at the window of a small room in the court house, looking upon the genial sun which usher ed in, bright and beautiful, the first day of April. He was awaiting the opening of the Supreme Court, to receive his sentence as a murderer. “YY hat will become of my family !” lie again repeated, and bis fortitude, which had remained un shaken during the mental and physical agony of his trial, for sook him. A messenger from the sheriff then came in, ami whispered to officer Jones, who had the care of tlie prisoner. “ Come—the Sheriff’ has notified me to conduct you in for sentence!” observed the officer, in a voice which he endeav ored to render firm. Webster rose with alacrity, and took the arm of the officer; but before they had reached the bot tom of the stairs, at the entrance to the court room, he was seized with a sudden weakness, and was obliged to lean on the officer for support. In this way he was conducted to the dock. After his sentence, and when re-Qomjnittcd to his cell in Leverett street jail, the behavior of tlie doomed man was ! calm and self-possesed. He manifested no fesling of unkind- 1 ness toward the witnesses who had appeared on the stand against him ; but in an allusion to Dr. Francis Parhman's tes timony, when he called at the house of witness on Sundav. he thought the Doctor gave a harsh version of his language and behavior. From the Boston Bee, Aprill 2- Yesterday afternoon Prof. Webster’s wife and three daugh ters visited him in his cell. We have no pen, nor heart, nor wish to describe tlie scene. It was touching beyond compar ison Mrs. Webster is a woman of great firmness, and has ev idently foreseen the necessity of preparation for the crisis which has already come in this most trying struggle. She encoun ters fid versify with that fortitude which becomes a woman of her age and family. She seems to realize, in this dark and most gloomy period, the necessity of arming herself with that active virtue called courage, especially when three young and tender hearts are leaning upon her for worldly strength to sustain them under this terrible blow. Considering all tlie circumstances, the interview which took place yesterday, be tween Professor Webster and his excellent and much to be pitied family, was one characterized by great calmhess and self-possession on the part of the wife and daughters. The visit was of about one hour's duration. YY'hile Mrs. YY'ebster and her daughters were in the cell con versing with the condemned husband and father, the fact of their visit became known without, and a crowd soon collected around the jail door to see them. The boys kept tip a con tinal yell, and howled like midnight dogs. But the family were not subjected to the mortification of passingthrough the crowd, nor were the latter permitted to feast their hungry eyes upon the innocent family. From the Boston Courier, April 2. YY*e heard a brace of the tales yesterday—one to the effect that a “ student” has divulged the fact that he was an “ eye witness” of the murder ; and another purporting that a wo man at the west part of tlie city dreamed on the night of the occurrence that she saw the tragedy, and that the aforesaid “ student” was present. Tlie publication of sueli romances can have no good tendency now, and it is due to the age in which we live, so to deport ourselves that the dead may be permitted to rest. Tlie smart and sorrow of the pain inflict ed by the law should not he aggravated by the love of idle bab bling. Lucky Californians. —The individual spoken of in tlie annexed extract from a letter reeeivd here e a few days ago from the East, about two years ago was extensively engaged in manufacturing, and becoming involved, took the track for California: , “P has returned with a pile. How much I do not exactly know, hut at least it is worth $500,000 to $1,000,000. Either sum is large enough. lie arrived in New-York on the 12tll instant. Two years and eight days ago precisely lie left New York with nota penny lie could call his own, and was obliged to borrow money to get to California. This equals any of the Arabian Nights stories we read of when a hoy. It is almost incredible. “B •, who went with him, has also returned. He ar rived at San Francisco not worth a cent, was in business iu lest than one year, settled up his business clean, and brought home SBO,OOO in dust. “They say that the next two years will he better than the last.” —Albany Argus. Acquittal of Mitchusox in Kentucky. —Tlie Kentucky papers are all denouncing the result of the trial of Mitchuson, in Shelby county, in that State. Mitchuson, they say, was clearly guilty of the crime of seducing the wife of a friend, Mrs. Guthrie, and then persuading her to poison her husband, who was in the way of their guilty practices. The Louisville Cou rier says: “ Never were more revolting aggravations about a ease.— Mitchuson was the family physician, and n saintly exhorter in the church to which the woman belonged. The proof of guilt j was clear. There were Mitchuson*s letters persuading the ! ruined woman to the deed, quoting scripture to assure her it was safe: “If any one sin, we have an advocate in the Fath er.” He also showed In r that, by this dyed, she could not he I lost forever, according to the doctrine of the‘perseverance of the saints.’ The woman made the experiment to do the deed —her heart fiiiled her. She confessed when she had only lie gun. 1 ler testimony was full and minute. The jury liad the the letters, hut Mitchuson was cleared.” RESPECT TO MR. CALHOUN. Council Chamber, City of Macon, ) April 10, 1850. $ Pursuant to a call of his Honor, the Mayor and City Coun cil, the citizens of Macon met at the Council Cliamber this day at 10 o'clock A. M., to take steps to pay proper res pect to the memory of John C. Calhoun. His Honor, the Mayor, upon taking the chair explained the object of the meeting; when the committee previously ap pointed to recommend suitable action to he taken by the citi zens of Maeon, submitted the following rejiort which was 1 unanimously adopted : It is made our painful duty to make a public announcement | of the calamity that has befallen our country, in the death of : that great and good man, John C. Calhoun. It has pleased an all-wise Providence, whose ways are far above our ways, 1 to take from us that great American statesman, orator and patriot—a man so eminently distinguished for his command ing genius and towering intellect—for his lofty patriotism and self-sacrificing devotion to his country, and for the purity and integrity of liis character—a man whose distinguished ser vices in public life entitle him to the warmest of his country, and the highest regard and admiration of every lover of constitutional liberty. One of the brightest stars has been struck from our politcal firmament, to be- exalted to a purer and brighter sphere above. He is gone, hut not forgotten—his name will descend to posterity linked with the history of his country, and the recollection of his talents, patriotism and virtues will ever remain enshrined in the hearts of the Amer ican people. Peace be to his ashes—green be the turf that covers his grave. And while, as a nation and a community, we deeply deplore the occurrence of such an event, and would drop a tear of sympathy over his tomb, yet let us console our selves with the reflection “ that liouor and immortality deck : the turf that wraps his clay.” And whereas, it remains for a grateful people, in whose hearts he can never die, to pay suitable tributes to his memory—Therefore, he it Resolved , That we deeply deplore the death of John C. * Calhoun as a national calamity ; and we are penetrated with a sense of the irreparable loss sustained by our country in his : death, and feel that our nation has great reason to lament that one se useful lots been eu: down at a tune whew f ! his country most need his services—that wjfife tin entire con federacy cannot but lament the loss of so distinguished a states man, we feel that such an affliction falls with peculiar sever ity ujhmi the heart of the South ; and that we are calk'd upon to mourn the decease of our ablest champion and most de cided and reliable friend. Resolved, That while as citizens of a common country we ’ participate in the national sorrow, on account of tins dispen sation of Providence, we cannot refrain from expressing our I most cordial sympathy and sentiments of deepest condolence towards all who are connected to him by the ties of affinity or consanguinity. Resolved, That in honor of his memory—in gratitude for his services and grief for his death, steps be taken by the City authorities anel citizens to have a Eulogy pronounced upon his life, character and public services, at such a time and place as may he designated by a prolamation of his Honor the May- . or; and a committee of five persons be appointed to select a suitable individual to deliver*said eulogy,.and make all other necessary arrangements for the occasion. Resovled, That the citizens be requested to wear the usual badge of mourning for the space of 30 days, as a mark of their respect for the virtues of the illustrious Senator while living, and tis a feeble testimonial of their regret for his death; and that a copy of these Resolutions be forwarded to the family of the deceased by his Honor the Mayor, and that the same bo published in the city gazettes. The Hon. E. A. Nisbet then arose and passed a short, but touching eulogium on the character and worth of Mr. Calhoun. Under the third resolution the Chairman appointed the fol lowing committee, viz: A. 11. Chappell, John J. Jones, S. | Stephens,S. J. Ray and R. A. L. Atkinson. Upon motion, the Mayor and City Council were added to that committee, j and the meeting adjourned. GEGRGE M. LOGAN, Mayor. | James A. Nisbet; Secretary. <L\)t (Srorgin Cittern. 1.. F. YY. iRMBVI, INSitoi-. MACON, GA., APRIL 11, 1850. TO CORRESPONDENTS: ‘‘Lament,” by T. 11. C. shall have a place in our nest. 23ST Part 3d of Mrs. Ilentz’ Dramatic Poem received, but too late for the present No. The favor of “One who knows the dots,” received, but cannot be used, until tlie correspondent furnishes 1. name. The promised “sketch” of W. C. 11. will Le Relcom-V ed. Tlie other matter will be “O. K.” CARRIER WANTED. An active, intelligent and faithful youth is wanted to distri bute the Georgia Citizen through the City of Mat-011 and vi cinity. The best of references required. Phr<*nolOffs. —Dr. Crane propos.-* (o give another Lecture this evening, at Concert Hall, should tlie weather not prove too inclement. Admittance free. The (ialphin C laim.—( onsiderable stir is now being made about the recent payment by tlie Government of the interest on an old revolutionary claim, growing out of certain transactions to which George Galphin, certain Indians and the Royal Government of Georgia wore parties in the year 1773. The principal of this claim was ordered by Congress to be paid in 1546, and m ils so paid by Secretary YYYlker, the sum being S49,DUO. Mr. Crawford, Secretary of war was formerly the Agent of tlie Claimants, though he no longer appears as mk*U. I-ately, however, the claim for in terest being pressed upon the attention of Secretary Mere dith, he directed Comptroller Whittlesey to examine into the matter, and report the fact. The latter reported that nothing was due. From this decision an appeal was taken to Reverdy Johnson, Attorney General, who declared in favor of the validity and equity of the claim, whereupon Sec retary Meredith ordered it paid.to the amount of $190,000. Os this handsome sum, it is all.gel that Secretary Craw ford [sicketed tlie snug fee of $90,000, for his services! Tlie YY'ashington Union and other partizan presses hav ing thrown around this transaction a suspicion of fraud and corruption , Secretary Crawford, who is principally impli cated in the charge, has sent to the House of Representatives the following Letter asking an investigation of the matter, whereupon, e>n motion of the Hon. R. Toombs, a committee of nine persons were adpointed to cxanfinc into the subject. • “ YY'asiiington. April 3, 1850. “ Bir My official e-ominunie-ation with the government, authorizes me, in my judgment, to ask to have ace-e-ded to me by tlie House over which you preside, a prompt and full investigation, in sueli manner as it may think proper, of my e-onduet in relation to the claim of the representatives of George Galphin, which claim has been adjudicated and paid atone of the Dejwirtnieuts of the Government, and is nmv attracting putaie attention. 1 have tlu-honor to lie very rc |iectfu!ly your obedient servant, < I EDIK E YY*. CR AYY FORD. x *i.o ; i0,.. 11— UoU. Speaker 1 louse of Representatives.” In a few days, doubtless, the Committee will report and we shall give the result to our readers. Honors to Mr. Calhoun. Tlie authorities at Washington and both houses of Con gress vied in paying suitable honors to the distinguished dead. On Monday, April Ist, in the Senate, the lion. Mr. Butler, of Somh Carolina, offered the customary Resolutions of sympathy and condolence, after an eloqnentlv pronounced eulogy upon the life and public service* of his distingniriied colleague, lie was followed in the order nanmd. bv ’Us u Clay, YY*elwter, Rusk and Clemons, i,!l of w! r.i si - :i feeling and appropriate terms of tlie illustrious deceased.— The resolutions were passed unanimously and a committee, consisting of Davis, of Miss., Alchinson, 1 lodge, of Wiscon sin, Dickinson and Green, was appointed by the Y'ice Presi dent, Mr. Fillmore, to superintend the funeral arrangements on the following day, at 12 o’clock. lit the House, similar proceedings were enacted and ad dresses delivered by Messrs. Holmes, YY'inthrop and Y eiiaUe. On Tuesday, the funeral took jdace with imposing cere monies, the President of the U. S. and Cabinet, Foreign Ambassadors and dist inguished strangers, being present.— Rev. Air. Butler,Chaplain to the Senate, officiated. After which the remains were deposited, temporarily, in the Con gressional burying ground, to await their removal to Ft. Ilill, Mr. Calhoun's private residence, near Pendleton, S. CL Sub sequently the Senate appointed a committee of six so convey the remains of Mr. Calhoun, to Carolina. The committee consists of the following gentlemen: Mr. Mason, of Y’irgiu ia, (who moved the resolution;) Mr. Webster, of Massachu setts; Mr. Berrien,of Georgia; Mr. Davis,of Mississippi;Mr. Dickinson, of New-York, and Mr. Dodge, of lowa. Mr. Cass offered a resolution to print in pamphlet form, the proceedings of the Senate, in reference to the decease of Air. Calhoun, which was adopted. Everywhere, throughout the Union, all possible demon strations of respect are in preparation, towards the eminent and virtuous deceased patriot. In Charleston a large meet ing was held and resolutions adopted to erect immediately at Citadel Square, in that city, a suitable monument to his uia mory. All this, is as it should lie. The Late Election.— it is now given up by the warmest advocates of the Nashville Convention scheme, that the people of Georgia have felt very little interest, from the beginning to the end, in this contemplated movement. Not that they are insensible to the position in which their dearest rights an* involved, by abolition encroachment, or unwilling, at the proper time, to buckle on their armor in defence of those rights, but solely because of their want of confidence > n the-motives of those who originated the'Convent ton project *e/vd th*i±.Tjnwto*(j.-j)u.ious as to the nature **f the ol*je-< : foi posed to be accomplished thereby. On the latter point no pains have been taken, by those in the secret, to enlighten the public as to the proposed ways tmd means of redress. But one or two fool-hardy Journalists have shown thoir hand* on the subject, and these have openly advocated a “ South ern Confederacy” with a capital at Ashville, N. C. with a Dis s ilution of the Union at all hazards! As this became brui ted abroad, an evident panic seized upon the affiliated presses, on account of this premature disclosure of tlieir purpnises, and a palpable “ caving in” was observable all round the board, lest, forsooth, the people should take alarm at the prospect, and defeat the machinations afoot to destroy the republic of our Cithers! Accordingly, they who were Lions rampant yesterday, are Lions couchant to-day! A “ cliange has come o'er tlie spirit of their dream,” and now, they disclaim all purposes of disunion of any and every kind, and, indeed, aver that never had any such purposes, but only desired a friendly gathering of Southern men to consult upon the best mode of making the North believe that the Chivalry of the South meant to do something in defence of their rights. Well, we shall not stop, at present, to inquire into the truth of these disclaimers, or pry into the reasons which liave (-ailed them forth. All we desire to observe is the fact that not one tenth of the people of GeoJgia have given their consent to 1* represented at Nashviile, although solemnly urged, before hand, to do so at thcpol ls: How thon ‘* infermi that nine-tcntlis of the people are in favor of the t onvcntk*, as is given out by one of our eoteinpararies . YY ith hat 11 j priety can the indifference of the people to the call to vote, and their failure to vote, be taken as evidence of their favor able regard for tha objects proposed by that assemblage ?- The truth is, and tlie returns of the Lie election demoa* strate the fact, that Georgia has put her veto upon the whole movement and wills not to be represented at Nashville. AY'hat then is to be done? Will the Delegates elected consider themselves qualified to act for the State on